Kerri was fantastic. We hired her for our daughters birthday and all of the kids loved her. Her…read morework was very creative and the price was right for the hour or so she was here. Definitely would hire her again

I booked Kerri and was very pleased with the results!! The kids had a great time and everyone…read moreloved her designs. She is professional, clean and most of all, FUN!! She uses actual makeup, not "paint" like others I've seen, so it's easy to remove at bedtime with a little soap & water. I highly recommend her and would use her again.

11/8 UPDATE: it's reported that the balloons still look brand new three weeks later!…read more 10/25 With the COVID world the way it is, I wasn't sure I'd make it to Chicago to celebrate my sister's big birthday. So I started searching for things we could have delivered to her house. I was not expecting to find such unique and fun ballon options! I contacted ChiTwist for a quote and Clayton quickly responded. We nailed down what I was looking for in record time. I'm sure it took an hour or less from quote to payment. The night before the delivery, I got a text from Clayton asking if I'd like the display on an indoor base since rainy weather was headed that way. Yes! I really appreciated that. It was perfect (and honestly I thought they were all on a base, not a yard stake). Good news, I got to see this fantastic display in person and everyone loved it. It was bigger and better than I imagined. My dad is still talking about it 5 days later.

The balloons looked AMAZING! Friendly, dependable and efficient, we couldn't have done it without…read moreyou! Clayton thank you SO much- you are a true artist!!!

Where to even begin?! From the FIRST meeting with Arin, I knew this was going to be a special…read moreexperience- she had pre-reserved our dream venue (The Field Museum!) just in case we wanted to get married in November... which we did! Arin is so full of ideas, kindness, and energy- she took my vision of color and RAN WITH IT... leading all of our vendors to create the absolute night of my dreams. Arin is incredibly responsive (nights, weekends, ALWAYS), organized, and creative. She wished me luck and sent me coffee before my dress shopping, asked for updates during my bachelorette, and even texted mere DAYS after giving birth to wish me well on wedding day. Arin shines so bright - and is a safe space in what can be a crazy/confusing industry. I am so thankful to Arin for the happiest night of my life- looking back, there isn't ONE THING I would change. It was perfect.

If I could give BCB 10 stars, I would. They are amazing!…read more We recently worked with BCB to plan and execute my son's Bar Mitzvah (they do more than just weddings!). We had the privilege of working with Susan and Johnna. Susan is a visionary who can help you dream big and tap into your imagination, and Johnna makes all your dreams realities. Our event was held at 1970 N Lincoln (formerly Stanleys), which has been closed for almost a decade. Susan and Johnna were magicians and made the venue come to life, ensuring we had the epic dance party we envisioned. No detail was left unattended, from the creative catering to the security to the coat check to the lighting, the DJ, the party's flow, and then some. After the event, there was an issue with our bus company in which one bus never arrived. BCB was able to get a last-minute bus to come, all without letting me know, so that I could enjoy the party and not stress. I cannot recommend them enough. I only wish I had another party to throw so I could work with them again. If you're looking for an incredibly creative, thoughtful, detail-oriented, fun-loving, caring team to throw your next big event, look no further than Big City Bride. They are THE BEST!

This is the best and most professional photography team I've ever had! They made everything very…read moreconvenient for me and all the guests. They came prepared and had props that went with our function. They're not only amazing at their job, but they also have great reasonable prices. I really appreciate the effort they put into it all. I definitely look forward to working with them again!!

Amazing customer service and reasonable prices. I needed a very LAST MINUTE photo booth for my…read moredaughter's Quinceñera and they came to the rescue! I was very happy with the set up and the pictures came out great. If it wasn't for the photo booth the party would not have been the same. If you're on the fence, just jump! It was so much fun and all of my guests, young and old partook in the fun times.

Being my first time renting a photo booth I can say the whole process was painless. They walk me…read morethrough the available packages and work with my needs 100%. Very professional yet fun and easy going. Blended with the party atmosphere seamlessly. The guest enjoyed playing with the props and impressed with the picture border quality. Would definitely use their services again.

I reached out and had an initial consultation call for my wedding in June. After the call, I was…read moretold I would receive a proposal, but more than two weeks passed without anything being sent. I followed up and was told I would receive the proposal by the end of the day, but I never heard back. I reached out multiple times over the following two weeks to everyone I had been in contact with and did not receive a single response. This lack of communication was extremely disappointing and felt unprofessional for a service costing $5,000+. I would not feel confident hiring a vendor who communicates this poorly for such an important event.

Had a consultation and the beginning of October and was told I would receive the quote via email…read more Waited a week with no quote, emailed Frellsie, Alex, and Patti for an update and was told it would be done by the end of the week, they were just busy. So I wait until October 17th and still receive no quote, so I reach out to them to express the urgency I needed this and that I was frustrated it was taking so long just to get an estimate that I was told would be sent over same day.. And they just didn't respond. Seems unprofessional considering they expect a 5k minimum just to book.

Marie was our lovely planner at Shannon Gail events, and we were SO lucky to work with her! We felt…read moreso confident that she had everything under control. She is organized, available and helpful. She did an incredible job at helping us create a vision for our wedding and then seamlessly bring it to life. Plus, Marie helped us with our idea for escort cards and then stuffed and sealed all the envelopes for our guests, which is a great example of how she goes above and beyond for her clients. I also appreciated that she is so on top of everything while keeping a calm energy throughout - no added stress on our wedding day. I can confidently say our wedding would not have been what it was without Marie and I'm so grateful for that.

Choosing Shannon Gale and their wedding planning team was one of the best decisions we made for our…read moreLabor Day weekend Indian-Western wedding. A friend had recommended them with the promise that I would feel completely at ease--and that proved true from the very beginning. Shannon paired us with Cecelia McIntosh, who turned out to be the most exceptional project manager I've ever worked with, not just in the wedding world but across all of my professional experiences. Cecelia's attention to detail was extraordinary. She cataloged every element of our multi-day Indian-Western celebration, managed vendor relationships with grace, secured us excellent deals where she had negotiating power, and offered thoughtful recommendations--like the perfect florals for our mehendi ceremony. She understood the cultural nuances of our events, from the importance of removing shoes at the mandap to the way certain rituals needed to be set up. She took ownership of everything: carrying and setting up décor, assembling seating charts, ensuring plate service was flawless, and keeping the entire wedding running with a level of timing and precision that every single guest commented on. There were moments where Cecelia truly went above and beyond--most memorably when she calmly and safely helped transport a ceremonial fire to an unexpected location, taking control of a situation that could have easily become chaotic. She handled every last-minute request without hesitation, kept our planning calls on schedule, and brought a sense of structure, warmth, and professionalism that made her an absolute dream to work with. As someone who is naturally a very thorough planner, I stepped into my wedding days feeling completely calm, knowing Cecelia had everything handled. Because of her, I was able to be fully present and simply enjoy our celebration. I cannot recommend Shannon Gale and Cecelia more highly--they are truly among the best planners you could ever hire.

Wow! What a great job today! We had about 18 girls for an 8 year old "fairy" party and you did an…read moreamazing job! All the girls were so happy with your artwork and you were so great with all the kids! Thank you!